Subject: Social StudiesTitle: Creating Classroom RulesAdd BookmarkDescription: In this Science NetLinks lesson, students cooperate to develop a set of classroom rules. They also learn about making rules for a group when the group is comprised of many different people, and that different groups of people may have different rules.Thinkfinity Partner: Science NetLinksGrade Span: K,1,2

Subject: Health - Safety - Science - Earth science - Science - Meteorology - Social Studies - GeographyTitle: Prepare Yourself!Add BookmarkDescription: This Xpeditions lesson introduces U.S. students to natural hazards that occur across their country and in their home region. They learn where tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes, or severe thunderstorms are likely to occur and find out which type of event is most likely to happen near their home.Thinkfinity Partner: National Geographic EducationGrade Span: K,1,2

Subject: Health, Social StudiesTitle: What Can I Do?Add BookmarkDescription: The main goals of this Science NetLinks lesson are to help students identify their feelings, learn how to tell others about their feelings, and learn how this emotional knowledge can help them resolve conflict. The premise of this lesson is that students who learn how to communicate about how they are feeling will be more likely to use communication as a method for resolving conflict.Thinkfinity Partner: Science NetLinksGrade Span: K,1,2

Subject: Science - Earth science - Science - Physical Sciences - Social Studies - GeographyTitle: The Three Little Pigs in Earthquake LandAdd BookmarkDescription: In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students are introduced to some of the basics of earthquakes and volcanoes. They are also asked to think about how people living in cities and suburbs must plan ahead by constructing sturdy buildings and preparing their homes and themselves for the possibility of a natural disaster. Students are therefore introduced to some basic concepts of physical geography, as well as some of the ways in which the physical environment affects people's lives.Thinkfinity Partner: National Geographic EducationGrade Span: K,1,2

Subject: Science - Earth science - Social Studies - GeographyTitle: You Can Climb Any MountainAdd BookmarkDescription: In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students think about the skills and qualities required to be a good mountain climber and learn about blind climber Erik Weihenmayer and his experiences climbing the highest peak on every continent, especially Mount Everest. Finally, students consider how studying mountain climbing has taught them about what it takes to be good at their own favorite activitiesThinkfinity Partner: National Geographic EducationGrade Span: K,1,2

Subject: Social StudiesTitle: Students Sit for Civil Rights HomepageAdd BookmarkDescription: Students Sit for Civil Rights is an OurStory module that includes activities based on reading Freedom on the Menu, a work of children's literature about the Greensboro sit-ins that played an important role during the civil rights movement. OurStory is a series of modules designed by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use of objects from the Museum's vast collections, quality children's literature, and engaging hands-on activities. Ideal for afterschool use, OurStory resources allow students to think critically, to be creative, and to achieve academic standards both in and out of the classroom. National Museum of American HistoryThinkfinity Partner: SmithsonianGrade Span: K,1,2,3,4

Subject: Physical Education,Social StudiesTitle: Running the BlockadeAdd BookmarkDescription: Calling all ships! Play an outdoor game loosely based on Civil War signaling and navy strategy. Part of an OurStory module entitled Full Steam to Freedom, this activity includes game instructions for groups of 3 or more players, discussion questions, and historical background information. OurStory is designed to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use of children's literature, everyday objects, and hands-on activities.Thinkfinity Partner: SmithsonianGrade Span: 1,2,3,4,5,6

Subject: Arts,Language Arts,Mathematics,Physical Education,Science,Social Studies,GeographyTitle: Great Websites for KidsAdd BookmarkDescription: Created by the American Library Association, this portal website helps parents and children find age appropriate educational materials on the Internet.Thinkfinity Partner: EDSITEmentGrade Span: K,PreK,1,2,3,4,5,6,7

Subject: Social StudiesTitle: The Disability Rights MovementAdd BookmarkDescription: This website includes information and objects that will help students gain perspective on civil rights, public involvement and the power of protest in the United States through the lens of the disability rights movement.Thinkfinity Partner: SmithsonianGrade Span: K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

Subject: Social StudiesTitle: Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site HomepageAdd BookmarkDescription: This site is the official National Park Service website of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site. It is a great source of historical information about the ruling, and has information about Monroe Elementary School in Topeka, Kansas, which was one of the segregated schools African American plaintiffs in the case were forced to attend after being refused admission to schools for whites in their neighborhoods. There are resources for teachers and students, as well as information for visiting Monroe Elementary, which in now a museum.Thinkfinity Partner: SmithsonianGrade Span: K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

Subject: Social StudiesTitle: Brown v. Board of Education at 50Add BookmarkDescription: This website, sponsored by the Howard University School of Law, is the homepage of the celebration and commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court Ruling in 1954. Howard University and the Howard University School of Law played historic roles leading to the decision in Brown and afterwards in realizing its promise. This website contains information relating to the people and the historic events leading up to and following Brown.Thinkfinity Partner: SmithsonianGrade Span: K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

Subject: Social StudiesTitle: Remembering Jim CrowAdd BookmarkDescription: In the documentary entitled Remembering Jim Crow , Americans—black and white—remember and reflect on life in the time of Jim Crow. The accompanying website breaks down the documentary into sections, and features audio clips that accompany each documentary section. Students and teachers can read personal histories of segregation, and can also access a sampling of repressive Jim Crow laws by individual southern state. An excellent link to various resources is included for students wishing to research the topic further. Remembering Jim Crow was produced by American Radioworks and American Public Media.Thinkfinity Partner: SmithsonianGrade Span: K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

Subject: Social StudiesTitle: United States Department of CommerceAdd BookmarkDescription: At the Department of Commerce's Official Website, students have access to information about the twelve different bureaus under the department's control. Student and teachers can also learn about the history of the Commerce Department in a section of the website that includes milestones of the department, a list of past Secretaries of Commerce, and a photographic history of the Commerce Department's 100th anniversary.Thinkfinity Partner: SmithsonianGrade Span: K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12